Videos for Week XI
Here’s another video, Episode 2 from Michael J. Sandel’s Harvard Class. Think of the questions asked below as you watch this episode:
Questions to think about:
Define ‘utilitarian.’
Think of at least two examples of recent ways in which utilitarianism has been used in making either political decisions or in your personal life. Do you think the results turned out to be fair?
What are the pros and cons of using the utilitarian approach to making decisions?
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Lab #4: March 25 – April 8th
We will complete the final 2 lab stations on Monday, 4/8. The hard copy of the lab packet will be due at the end of class on 4/8.
Worth 40 points total.
Skull features to observe/identify/describe:
orbits, nasal aperture, cranium
mandible, maxilla
zygomatic arch
sagittal crest (not present in all)
prognathism
post orbital bar and/or post orbital plate/closure
dental formula
sexual dimorphism
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For this week’s discussion board, your task is to find a suitable visual aid for a (hypothetical) speech.
Initial Reply
Pick one of the following specific purposes or use your own. Note that the topics listed here should only be used for the purposes of this activity. Topics used for your actual speeches need to be approved by me.
To inform my audience about the health effects of caffeine.
To inform my audience about the harms and benefits of technology.
To inform my audience about the latest diet craze.
To inform my audience about the health impacts of stress.
To inform my audience about the process of sleep.
Use Google or a similar search engine to find a visual aid that would be useful in helping an audience to better understand your speech.
Embed that image into your post using the Embed Image button above. Check out the Canvas guide if you need help embedding your imageLinks to an external site..
Explain why you chose the visual aid you did. What does it add to your speech? How does it help your audience? Is there anything you would change about it if you could?
Peer Replies
In your responses to others, have an open debate/discussion about the visual aids. Talk about the ways that the visual aid selected may add to, or possibly detract from, the speech. If appropriate, you can suggest alternative visual aids.
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Impromptu Speech Videos
In this speech, you will be giving a speech based on one of two prompts that you are given. You will create a speech in a short amount of time on a topic given to you. Be sure to narrow your topic and select supporting material that clearly supports and develops your thesis. You must also make sure your speech relates to the topic given to you. See rubric for full instructions.
You will have 1 minute to prepare a 3-4 minute speech. The main parts of the speech (introduction, body, and conclusion) should be identifiable. You should have 2-3 main points and each main point should be stated (previewed, signposted) and developed. For example, if you are given the prompt, “Is Mexican food better than Italian food?” you should answer this question (the answer being your “thesis”) and give three reasons to support your thesis.
You do not need to turn in an outline for this assignment, as it will all be made up on the spot!
To Submit Your Speech:
You will be submitting a video of your speech to this discussion board. Make sure to check out our speech video guidelines page to understand what your speech video should look like!
All speeches require an audience of at least two other people. See the speech video guidelines page for more info.
Seriously, go take a look at the speech video guidelines page for information about camera framing, lighting, and set-up.
Once you’re ready to present, open the Impromptu Speech Topic SelectorLinks to an external site.. This Google Sheet will randomly pull two topics from a list of possible topics. Follow the instructions at the top of the selector for your video.
Be sure to include your topic roll and preparation time in the video.
Once you have your recording, upload and embed the video into your threadLinks to an external site. replying to this discussion board.
Feel free to respond to each other’s speech videos
TIME LIMIT: 3-4 minutes
